Species library

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Meet the Dogbane Leaf Beetle, a shimmering 'living jewel' of the insect world. With its iridescent metallic shell and...

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Dog's Tooth

Lacanobia suasa

A master of nocturnal disguise, the Dog's Tooth moth is named for the sharp 'W' shape on its wings. This common Palea...

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Dogwood Spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

A master of the 'cuckoo spit' disguise, the Dogwood Spittlebug is a vibrant, jumping gem of the North American garden...

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Dorantes Longtail

Cecropterus dorantes

A tropical gem of the southern states, the Dorantes Longtail is a master of high-speed flight and garden camouflage. ...

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Dotted Sallow

Anathix ralla

A delicate, straw-colored gem of the late-summer garden, the Dotted Sallow is a master of camouflage. This nocturnal ...

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Double-banded Scoliid Wasp

Scolia bicincta

A striking midnight-black pollinator with twin ivory bands, the Double-banded Scoliid Wasp is the gardener's secret a...

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Double-ringed Pennant

Celithemis verna

A gem of the eastern wetlands, the Double-ringed Pennant is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. This small, elegant ...

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Double Square-spot

Xestia triangulum

With its distinctive twin dark marks and warm, earthy tones, the Double Square-spot is a hallmark of the mid-summer n...

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Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

A subtle yet charming visitor to summer meadows, the Dun Skipper is a master of camouflage with its dark, earthy tone...

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Dusky Sallow

Eremobia ochroleuca

A master of grassland camouflage, the Dusky Sallow features stunning marbled wings in shades of ochre and gold. Look ...

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Dwarf Percher

Diplacodes pumila

The Dwarf Percher is one of Africa's smallest and most elusive dragonflies, a charcoal-colored master of the savanna'...

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Eastern Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Black Carpenter Ant is the heavyweight of the North American insect world. A master of social organizatio...

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Eastern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica

Often mistaken for oversized bumblebees, the Eastern Carpenter Bee is a master woodworker and vital pollinator. Recog...

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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp

Sphecius speciosus

The Eastern Cicada-killer is one of North America's largest and most misunderstood wasps. A solitary giant, this fasc...

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Eastern Hercules Beetle

Dynastes tityus

A prehistoric titan of the backyard, the Eastern Hercules Beetle impresses with its massive size and remarkable color...

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Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

The Eastern Pondhawk is a fearless aerial predator that transforms from a brilliant emerald green to a dusty sky blue...

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Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Meet North America's miniature titan: the Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle. A glossy, mahogany-colored marvel, this nocturna...

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Eastern Scarlet

Axiocerses tjoane

A flash of brilliant crimson in the African sun, the Eastern Scarlet is a high-energy gem of the savanna. Whether pat...

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Eastern Subterranean Termite

Reticulitermes flavipes

The Eastern Subterranean Termite is North America's most industrious decomposer. Though small, these social insects b...

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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma americana

From intricate silk fortresses to vibrant fuzzy crawlers, the Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth is a spring icon. Discove...

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Eastern Yellowjacket

Vespula maculifrons

The industrious architect of the underground, the Eastern Yellowjacket is a vital predator in our backyards that keep...

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Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

With its shimmering emerald body and velvet-black wings, the Ebony Jewelwing is a living gem of the woodland stream. ...

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Eight-spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

A striking master of the western wetlands, the Eight-spotted Skimmer is famous for its bold wing patterns and territo...

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Elephant Beetle

Megasoma elephas

The Elephant Beetle is the heavyweight champion of the backyard jungle. Draped in golden velvet and sporting a massiv...

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Elongate hemlock scale

Fiorinia externa

A tiny traveler with a massive impact, the elongate hemlock scale hides on the underside of conifer needles, creating...

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Emerald Cuckoo Wasp

Stilbum cyanurum

Often called the 'Living Jewel,' the Emerald Cuckoo Wasp is a master of iridescence and a clever nest-invader. Watch ...

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Essex Skipper

Thymelicus lineola

A shimmering golden dart of the summer meadow, the Essex Skipper is a master of the 'quick-skip' flight. Often hiding...

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Eufala Skipper

Lerodea eufala

The Eufala Skipper is a master of camouflage and a marathon traveler. Though it blends seamlessly into the grasses of...

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Euglena sanguinea

Euglena sanguinea

Witness the microscopic magic that turns local ponds a brilliant shade of crimson. Euglena sanguinea is a shape-shift...

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Euonymus Scale

Unaspis euonymi

Tiny but transformative, the Euonymus Scale is a master of camouflage that can encrust entire garden shrubs. Discover...

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European fire ant

Myrmica rubra

Fierce, social, and strikingly red, the European fire ant is a tiny powerhouse of the garden floor. While famous for ...

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European Fruit Scale

Parthenolecanium corni

A common yet cryptic resident of North American orchards, the European Fruit Scale is a master of disguise. These sap...

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European Hornet

Vespa crabro

The largest true hornet in the West, the European Hornet is a masterful architect and a unique nocturnal hunter that ...

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European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

The European Paper Wasp is a master of suburban survival, known for its open-faced nests and striking yellow and blac...

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European Red Mite

Panonychus ulmi

Though tiny enough to fit on a pinhead, the European Red Mite is a vibrant, crimson powerhouse of the backyard ecosys...

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European Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes nasicornis

A prehistoric-looking titan of the undergrowth, the European Rhinoceros Beetle is one of the most impressive insects ...

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